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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 348
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WHEREAS, The 50th anniversary of Monument Chevrolet in |
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Pasadena was celebrated in 2024; and |
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WHEREAS, This family-owned dealership was cofounded in |
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1974 by company president Carroll Smith, who benefits today from |
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the assistance of his sons, W. C. and Brandon, who serve as vice |
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presidents; in 1997, Mr. Smith was nominated as the TIME Dealer |
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of the Year, and in 2006, he was named the Automotive Youth |
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Educational Systems Dealer of the Year; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognizing the need for sustainability, Monument |
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Chevrolet has implemented green initiatives in an effort to |
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reduce its carbon footprint, including energy-efficient lighting |
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and recycling programs; these actions reflect the dealership's |
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commitment to ensuring a cleaner planet for the generations to |
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come; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to selling vehicles, the dealership |
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has been involved in various local charities, supporting health |
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and welfare initiatives; Monument Chevrolet also gives back to |
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the community by providing resources to schools and sponsoring |
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events, such as the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce's State |
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of the Cities Luncheon; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the last five decades, Monument Chevrolet |
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has continually adapted to meet the needs of its customers while |
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maintaining its quality and service standards, and it is a |
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pleasure to honor the company for the important role it plays in |
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the Pasadena community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Monument |
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Chevrolet and extend to Carroll Smith and his employees sincere |
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best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Monument Chevrolet as an expression of high regard |
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from the Texas Senate. |
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Middleton |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 31, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |